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British Nationals Sentenced for Interference with Flight Crew, Assault during Flight Diverted to BIA
Release: BANGOR, Maine - Two men from Manchester, England were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Bangor today for interference with a flight crew and assault. The charges stem from an incident on a Jan. 2, 2023 TUI Airways flight that diverted to Bangor International Airport (BIA).
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm Dec. 23-28, 2022.
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Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Risks to the Healthcare Sector
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine cybersecurity threats facing the healthcare sector and how the federal government and health care providers are working to prevent breaches. Peters and...
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TSA to begin installation of computed tomography screening technology at JQF
Release: CONCORD, N.C. Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the installation of two new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners is on track to begin Monday at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (JQF) security checkpoint.
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DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement During Severe Weather in California and Nevada
News Release: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working with its federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support the needs of the areas that may be impacted by the significant atmospheric river events in California and Nevada.
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TSA offers tips for traveling with small pets through the security checkpoint at PDX during spring break and year round
Release: PORTLAND, Oregon - With the spring break travel period upon us, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to see a marked increase in the number of pets brought to the security checkpoint at Portland International Airport (PDX). Traveling through the security checkpoint with your pet can be easy when you know what to expect.
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DHS and DOJ Announce Historic Guatemalan Human Smuggling Extraditions at Joint Task Force Alpha Summit
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security joined the U.S. Department of Justice yesterday to announce the first ever extraditions from Guatemala to the United States on charges of human smuggling resulting in death, and the first Guatemalan human smuggling extraditions to the United States of any kind in nearly five years.
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Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Federal Support to Fire Departments Advances in Senate
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the country has advanced in the Senate. The bill would reauthorize the Federal...
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TSA recruiting Federal Air Marshals in Boston area
Release: BOSTON - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals. Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
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Be Prepared for Future Disasters
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure. Typically, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including residential dwellings and particularly manufactured homes.
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Tax Time Savings Tips
News Release: For many people, making ends meet throughout the year is tough, and saving regularly may seem unrealistic. In 2019, around 72% of Americans received a refund on their taxes. This extra jolt of cash can be a perfect opportunity to start-or increase-your emergency savings funds.
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Six Tips for A Flood Smart Spring
News Release: CHICAGO - With an above normal spring flood risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, waiting until the weather warms to prepare may end up costing you thousands of dollars in expensive repairs.
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Christian County Receives Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Repair and Strengthen Electric Grid
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky.- FEMA has approved nearly $1.2 million in total funding to reimburse the Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (PRECC) for repairs to its power distribution system. This damage was due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding during the period of Dec. 22-25, 2022.
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Ten Key Facts to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Federal assistance can be an important recovery resource for Alabamians with uninsured or underinsured property damage from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
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Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed". The text instructed the survivor to visit a link and provide personal information for FEMA to verify. This is a scam. Scam attempts can be made over the phone, ...
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And the Rest is History
News Release: The title of this blog comes directly from this week’s Tech Speak, a mini episode of our Technologically Speaking podcast. While I’ll give you a brief highlight here of what’s in store in the episode, I hope you won’t just take it from me when I say that our guests are some of the finest public servants that S&T has to offer. Listening to them directly will give you a glimpse into the character (and characters) that drives what we do and who we do it for.
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Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County to Close March 16
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The two FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County will close permanently March 16.
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FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Residents in parts of central California and western Nevada are urged to pay attention to local officials as additional heavy rains and flooding are predicted.
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One Day Left for Jan. 12 Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property due to the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have one day left to apply for federal assistance.